TikTok is no longer just a discovery platform. It is now testing hotel metasearch features that let users move from inspiration to booking without leaving the app for long. Hotel listings can appear directly in the feed, with booking links routed through major online travel agencies. For hotels, this opens a new path to reach travelers at the exact moment travel ideas begin to form. It also shifts search behavior away from traditional search engines and toward social platforms, where discovery is more visual and immediate. Read more.

The hospitality industry is embracing wellness in a deeper way. A newly launched global longevity hotel brand is built around the idea that travel can support long-term health, not just short-term relaxation. These properties will blend medical wellness, preventive care, fitness, nutrition, and recovery into the guest experience. This reflects a broader shift in luxury hospitality, where guests increasingly want stays that improve how they feel, both during travel and long after they return home. Wellness is moving from a hotel amenity to a core brand promise. Read more.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expanding its upscale Dolce by Wyndham portfolio with three new U.S. properties in Miami Beach, Palm Springs, and New York’s Hudson Valley. Each hotel is designed to reflect its local market while offering the brand’s signature blend of upscale accommodations and event-friendly spaces. The expansion strengthens Wyndham’s position in the upscale segment and gives travelers more lifestyle-focused options in high-demand leisure destinations. It also shows the company’s continued push beyond its traditional midscale stronghold. Read more.

Omni Raleigh Hotel is set to become a major addition to North Carolina’s hospitality scene. The new property is expected to bring upscale accommodations, meeting space, and a strong events offering to downtown Raleigh. Its arrival will likely boost convention business, attract new leisure travelers, and support the city’s growing reputation as a business and cultural hub. For the local market, it is another sign of rising demand for premium hospitality experiences in fast-growing secondary cities. Read more.

Canada’s hotel sector posted its third straight month of year-over-year growth in March 2026, a clear sign that travel demand remains healthy. Occupancy rose to 60.6%, while average daily rates climbed to CAD198.37. Revenue per available room increased 7.9%, showing that hotels are filling more rooms and earning more from each one. Newfoundland and Labrador led the country in growth, helped by strong event-driven demand, while Vancouver posted the best results among major cities. For hotel owners and operators, the trend points to steady pricing power and continued demand across both leisure and business travel segments. Read more.

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